Wasting no time in 'slimming their bins'

THE Jodrell family has taken on a challenge which is literally a load of rubbish.

John and Fiona Jodrell with children Leonie and Elliot, and their dog Bolton.

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THE Jodrell family has taken on a challenge which is literally a load of rubbish.

Over the next month 30 mixed groups in Shaw Heath will be aiming to 'slim their bins'.

It is an experiment by Stockport Council to encourage people to reduce the amount they thrown away each week.

Parents John and Fiona Jodrell, of Adswood Lane East in Cale Green, found out about the challenge through a council newsletter.

Fiona said: "We have already started to do some recycling and we are quite keen on trying to help the environment.

"We thought it would be interesting to see how much we throw away each week. I think it is going to be a challenge."

Joining in are their children Leonie, 15, and Elliot, 11.

Those taking part in 'Slim Your Bin' will weigh rubbish before they put it out for collection every week to see if they have managed to cut down.

They will also keep a rubbish diary detailing how easy or difficult they find their new lifestyle.

Councillor Neil Derbyshire, executive member for regeneration, said: "The UK produces - and has to dispose of - more than 24 million tonnes of household waste every year, most of which is simply buried in holes in the ground.

"I'm delighted to see our residents rising to this challenge and hope they will continue to recycle, re-use and cut down long after this experiment is over."

The challenge is part of Stockport Council's support for national Waste Month and for further information about the project ring Helen Pennington on 0161 474 3169.